Job Description

At Fried Frank, we’re a community of 800 lawyers and 500 business services professionals across New York, Washington, DC, London, Frankfurt, and Brussels. We advise leading corporations, investment funds, and financial institutions on high-stakes M&A, securities, regulatory matters, real estate, and litigation. Our culture is grounded in our core values — excellence, integrity and collaboration — and is designed to foster continuous learning, meaningful mentorship, and lasting professional growth. We are firmly committed to pro bono service and social justice, building on a proud legacy in civil rights. Our inclusive talent strategy is a core part of our broader talent management efforts and we remain steadfast in fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and become their best professional and personal selves. Our business services professionals are integral to the firm’s success, driving innovation, operational excellence and exceptional client service across all areas of the firm. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans and health and wellness initiatives designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing. We welcome passionate, driven individuals to join us, and be part of a team where you’ll be supported, inspired and empowered to build an exceptional career.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Paralegal is a key member of the team supporting the Firm’s global Corporate Practice. This includes working directly with associates to provide corporate legal assistant services to the Firm’s NDA team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review, revise and negotiate non-disclosure agreements (NDA) in a fast-paced environment
• This is a client facing position with frequent direct client contact
• Maintain documentation of client NDA processes and procedures
• Proofread and edit NDA documents

Qualifications:

Education: College degree is required

Experience: 3+ years of M&A experience; expertise in reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in reviewing and negotiating non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s)
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while working under pressure to meet important deadlines
• Must be able to effectively work and communicate with all levels of partners, attorneys and staff
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients
• Proficiency with various software programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, use of the Internet
• Proficiency with online database management
• Strong interpersonal skills is a must
• Effective written and verbal communication and strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented; possess strong organizational skills, and a high degree of accuracy

The actual salary offered will be based on a number of factors including but not limited to the qualifications of the applicant, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

New York Salary Range

$70,000—$90,000 USD